Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 09:44:39 -0800
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Paper mache update


the gentle man i speak of is the insturctor of teh clay dept, but he and i
spoke about 2 years ago, and the banff had a residenciy from a mexican
artist, and thus began a few years of this man studiying and working with
paper clay... this gentleman is the department lead for the clay dept.
and yes we spoke of ratios and content and drying time and delicacy, of the
different needs of different artistic endeovours.

he referenced me a reading list. i will look this week for the list of
readings.  Also seek a mexican artist who did a residency with mbanff maybe
four years ago and works exclusivly in paper clay, that is with a small clay
content.

best . happy new year


On Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:05 PM, Mathieu René <creaturiste-AT-primus.ca> wrote:

> >there is an instructor at teh banff centre of the arts who knows alot
> aobut
> paper clay.
> xo
> randy
> ------------
>
>
> Hi Randy.
> Details please? Who is that specialist?
>
>
> While I was talking about pulp, which is very different from paper clay,
> I'm
> very interested in paper mixtures that simulate clay in their handling
> properties and final appearance, while being stronger.
> Real Paper Clay as used by ceramists (actual clay mixed with paper), is not
> very strong if left to air-dry.
>
> "Creative Paperclay" is a very very fragile modeling compound that handles
> a
> bit like clay. There's hardly anything in it that can qualify it as paper
> (except sawdust). Not the best for puppetmaking, because of how fragile it
> is (breaks and scratches easily), but great for finishing decorative items
> and Art Dolls.
> I get a similar smooth texture with a mix of drywall compound and pva glue,
> but it's ideally strong.
>
> The best commercial product I've tried that handles a bit like clay but is
> very strong, is the grey Celluclay, by Activa. The secret is to mix it with
> hot water (from a kettle, not the tap). This way, no lumps, and very smooth
> results!
>
>
>
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edith gloria hole
carnival sized cinnamon hearts puppet shows
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